Comparison

CCTV Viewer vs Netzero for Powerwall

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

CCTV Viewer

Stream live feeds from your CCTV cameras directly to your device. Easily add camera names and stream URLs for a tiled view of your security system. Supports various camera brands and streaming protocols.

Highlights
  • Tiled camera view
  • RTSP and MJPG stream support
  • UniFi Protect, SWANN, Hikvision integration
  • Swipe between full-screen cameras
  • Toggle mute and adjust audio defaults
  • Optional full-screen camera cycling
  • Web-based setup option
Features
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*** Be advised there is also a CCTV Viewer App for the Apple TV which you can download for FREE once you own this app *** After recently upgrading our CCTV System we realised there wasn't any simple to set up and easy use streaming Apps. So we set about creating one, let me introduce CCTV Viewer. You simply add your Camera names and the stream URLs (be it RTSP or MJPG etc.) and they are presented in a tiled view. Features: * Supports MDM * UniFi Protect, UniFi Video, SWANN and Hikvision Integration * Support for changing camera numbers up to 16 per Group * Supports RTSP Authentication (can be set up by GUI or Web Server) * Swipe between camera's once in full screen mode with continuous scrolling (When you get to the last camera it will load first camera again) * Toggle mute on / off when in full screen by clicking on remote touch pad or shaking the remote. * Added option to leave camera muted by default when opening full screen (toggle mute above still works) * Turn camera labels off and remove some of the padding (making the Thumbnails bigger) * Optional full screen camera cycling at various timed intervals up to 30 seconds, and ability to use Play/Pause to hold on a certain camera then resume cycling. * When at the thumbnail screen, shake the remote to force a reload of all camera streams, useful if one camera locks up or you restart your NVR etc. On first run you choose the number of cameras you want to configure (this can easily be changed in settings later). You will then get a screen showing your camera thumbnails and have the option to see them with or without padding around them for dense camera views. From here you can select to go full screen, when viewing a camera full screen if it supports audio then the audio for that camera will be enabled by default (this can be changed in settings). You can also toggle sound on and off when in full screen mode by clicking anywhere on the screen, or shaking the remote. The audio is muted again once you go back to the main camera live view screen using the menu button. You can swipe left and right to scroll through the cameras when in full screen mode, swipe up or hit back to return to thumbnail screen. It will skip over any camera's without a Stream URL configured, so if you only have 5 camera's it won't include the blank screen when scrolling. It has been tested with various manufacturers CCTV Systems and WebCams that can do RTSP/M3U8 streaming and performed well with them all. Setup is a breeze, you can either enter the Camera Names and URL's within the setup screen using the Apple TV (and/or text entry options on your iPhone). However we found this a little cumbersome, so once you have opened the settings screen at the top will be a URL that you can visit and change the settings using a browser on the device of your choice (This device will need to be on the same network as your Apple TV). To get back to this Stream Settings screen and re enable the web setup, simply long press on any camera thumbnail. As a side note this doesn't just work for CCTV you can also put in public IPTV stream URL's and watch those as well. We welcome feedback (good/bad) on ways to improve the application and any features you think we should look to add. In the unlikely event you have any problems with the app please contact us via the support URL on the AppStore or via social media (Twitter: @PlasmaSoftUK / Facebook: PlasmaSoft). We guarantee you will get a quick and personal response to any suggestions and problems. Note: Older iPads may struggle with multiple high definition streams if you have more than 9 cameras selected. If you have issues with the app randomly crashing please try lower resolution streams. Acknowledgements: The video player portion of our app is based on VLCKit , so any stream / camera URL that VLC can display should be usable within our app. CCTV Icon Design vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com

About

Netzero for Powerwall

Automate your home energy system to maximize savings and monitor your Powerwall's health. Integrate with utility providers for dynamic pricing and receive alerts for solar or battery issues. Gain insights into energy production and use your device as a home energy dashboard.

Highlights
  • Powerwall automation and scheduling
  • Utility tariff integration
  • Solar production monitoring
  • Powerwall health alerts
  • Home energy dashboard
  • Advanced diagnostics
Features
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Increase savings with Powerwall automation and utility integrations. Connect your energy devices, monitor Powerwall health, and detect solar issues early. Advanced features require a subscription after a 30-day free trial. - Take charge of your Powerwall. Schedule charging, discharging, and backup settings. Export stored energy to the grid when export prices are highest, or before a period of cheap or free electricity. Prevent unnecessary discharge during EV charging and improve efficiency. Automate your home energy with device integrations. - Connect your EV charger, EV, and heating/cooling devices. Pre-heat or pre-cool your home when electricity is cheap, or pause EV charging and heating/cooling during outages. Supports 500+ devices across 50+ brands. - Octopus Energy users benefit from automatic Powerwall charging during Intelligent Octopus Go sessions. Supports Agile Octopus, Tibber, Amber Electric, ComEd Hourly Pricing, and Ameren Power Smart Pricing. Netzero configures Powerwall with live pricing to help cut your bills. - Receive automatic alerts for solar or battery issues. Track Powerwall capacity and degradation to stay within warranty limits. - Get daily, monthly, and yearly production estimates. Spot solar performance issues early. Use the app on your tablet or phone as an always-on home energy dashboard. - Download detailed data, view string-level solar performance, access weather data and developer tools, and enjoy ongoing feature updates. Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Netzero for Powerwall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Netzero for Powerwall at Free against CCTV Viewer's $2.99. Netzero for Powerwall also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (90% vs 60%). CCTV Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Netzero for Powerwall is free to download; CCTV Viewer costs $2.99 up front. Netzero for Powerwall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CCTV Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Netzero for Powerwall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netzero for Powerwall has 812 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of CCTV Viewer's written reviews are positive against 90% of Netzero for Powerwall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCTV Viewer ships an update every 5 weeks, Netzero for Powerwall weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CCTV Viewer versus Netzero for Powerwall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCTV ViewerNetzero for Powerwall
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (17 ratings)4.8 (812 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17812 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin MarshallNetzero Labs, Inc

Customer experience

CCTV Viewer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Netzero for Powerwall

All ratings809 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews566 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

CCTV Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Netzero for Powerwall

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • May not be compatible with PW3
  • Diagnostic screen stays black

Requested features

2 requests
  • stop battery charging?
  • AND function on the conditionality

In-app purchases

None

CCTV Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Netzero for Powerwall

Subscriptions2
  • Netzero Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Netzero Pro - Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is CCTV Viewer free?
CCTV Viewer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Netzero for Powerwall free?
Netzero for Powerwall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CCTV Viewer or Netzero for Powerwall?
Netzero for Powerwall is rated higher. CCTV Viewer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Netzero for Powerwall averages 4.8 from 812 ratings.
Do CCTV Viewer or Netzero for Powerwall have ads?
Neither CCTV Viewer nor Netzero for Powerwall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCTV Viewer or Netzero for Powerwall?
CCTV Viewer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Netzero for Powerwall weekly. Most recently, CCTV Viewer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Netzero for Powerwall on November 7, 2026.

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